AMERICAN BIRDING ASSOCIATION FIELD TRIP

On 10 October 2006, the Western Foundation welcomed members of the American Birding Association (ABA) as part of their annual regional meeting which was held in nearby Ventura. Dr. Linnea Hall gave a short presentation on the importance of specimen collections and preservation to both ornithologists and the birding community. Carol Langford, President of Conejo Valley Audubon Society, also spoke about the importance of the birdwatching public joining with places such as the WFVZ and other natural history museums. René Corado closed with details about the financial needs of the WFVZ, and opportunities for people to support the organization.

Afterwards, members were invited to watch while René Corado demonstrated study skin preparation and to explore the collections while WFVZ staff and volunteers answered questions.

ABA members peruse the collections.

Bookkeeper Jennifer Brown (foreground) chats with an ABA member while others watch a
study skin preparation demo.

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